UK companies in Birmingham
Birmingham is the UK's second-largest city by population and a major centre for manufacturing, logistics, and financial services. Companies House filings under Birmingham postcodes (B prefix) include strong concentrations in engineering and metalworking, a legacy of the West Midlands' industrial base, alongside a fast-growing professional-services sector around Colmore Row.
Key facts
- Birmingham hosts ~95,000 active UK ltd companies under the B postcode
- The West Midlands (B, WS, WV, DY) accounts for ~4% of UK incorporations
- B3 / B4 (city centre) concentrates professional services; B6 / B11 / B19 retain heavy manufacturing presence
Dominant sectors in Birmingham
Postcode filter
To target Birmingham on Leadistry, set the postcode prefix filter to:
B, WS, WV, DYCompanies with registered offices in any of these postcode areas will be returned by the search. Combine with a SIC code filter from the table above for sub-sector targeting.
About Birmingham on Companies House
Is Birmingham still a good UK manufacturing target?
Yes, the B postcode area still has the highest UK density of SIC 25 (fabricated metal products) outside Sheffield. Filter SIC 25600 / 25620 + B prefix to find them.
What's the best postcode subset for Birmingham city centre outreach?
B1, B2, B3, B4 cover the central business district. Add B5 / B15 for the Five Ways / Edgbaston business cluster.
Can I find Birmingham-area logistics firms specifically?
Birmingham's M6 / M5 motorway access makes it a national logistics hub. Filter SIC 49410 (haulage) + B / WS / WV prefix to find local fleet operators.